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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,226.97, 25,847.16 and 13,925.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,226.97, 25,847.16 and 13,925.97 is: 20,894.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,226.97 : 25,847.16 = 13,925.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,226.97/25,847.16 = 13,925.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,226.97x = 25,847.16 × 13,925.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,226.97x = 359,946,774.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,946,774.75/17,226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,894.38

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